Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We are hosting Orientation this summer. Please sign-up to choose your preferred Orientation program through our website. After you RSVP for Orientation (and complete the Pre-Enrollment Questionnaire if you are a new freshman), you will have access ot the required Online Orientation Modules in your myWSU student portal. Throughout the summer, all new students are required to attend either a Virtual College Connection session or an in-person New Student Kick-Off Days event in addition to completing Online Orientation before the start of classes. Students are welcome to attend both a virtual and an in-person program, but are only required to attend one in addiiton to the online modules.

Students who attend orientation are more prepared to begin classes and more successful in reaching their academic goals. Orientation gets students excited to be a Shocker so that they gain the most from their college experience. Orientation also provides information and services in one place, rather than having new students try to obtain this information from each office on their own. Orientation also gives students an opportunity to connect with other students before the semester even starts. 

Yes. See the list below for detailed fee information.

Freshman Student Orientation: $150 covers program costs, transition events throughout the first year, support from a Transition Mentor throughout the first year, and a textbook for First-Year Seminar.

Transfer/Adult Learner Orientation: $50 covers program costs and transition events throughout the year.

Spring Orientation: $50 covers program costs and transition events throughout the year.

Bring a photo ID, comfortable shoes and an umbrella in case of inclement weather.

A confirmation email will be sent to you with details for parking 3-5 days prior to your program. Follow the signs!

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Students with, and without, documented disabilities can contact the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing for more information on accommodations and other appropriate resources.

Students who are unsure of what to major in can enroll in classes at WSU as a general "LAS undecided" major. The Career Development Center helps students choose a major that’s right for them.

If you have not signed up for classes yet, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to change your major. Students who have already enrolled in classes can change their major by logging into their myWSU student portal.

While there is no set amount of classes you are required to take your first year, it is important to keep in mind how your enrollment will affect financial aid. 12 credit hours is considered full-time enrollment and all students are required to complete approximately 124 hours to graduate.

If you plan to graduate in four years, you need to "think 30." By enrolling in 30 credit hours, or 10 classes on average, throughout each academic year (fall, spring, summer and / or short-term classes), you are more likely to graduate in a timely manner

Freshmen: after completing your RSVP for orientation, your first semester’s schedule will be built by a first-year advisor. You will be notified to confirm your schedule through your myWSU student portal. If you have questions, or would like to make changes, you can contact OneStop anytime.

Transfer / Adult Learners: after signing up for orientation, you will need to contact your advising center to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Schedules can be made prior to or following attending your orientation program.

Be sure to have all transcripts from high school and previous institutions sent to the Office of Admissions in order to receive credit for those courses. You can check how courses transfer into WSU.

Freshmen: Your first-year advisor will build your schedule to accommodate these credits. Any changes you need to make to your schedule can be done by contacting the OneStop office.

Transfer / Adult Learners: When you meet with your advisor they will be able to advise you on what courses to take based on the credit you have already fulfilled.

 Students can view their schedule by logging into their myWSU. Go to the myClasses tab, View My Schedule, Week at a Glance

 Be sure to have all transcripts from high school and previous institutions sent to the Office of Admissions in order to receive credit for those courses. You can check how courses transfer into WSU. When you meet with your advisor they will be able to advise on what courses to take based on the credit you have already fulfilled.

Textbooks can be found in student's myWSU account. Under the "myClasses" tab there is a box called "myTextbooks" in the bottom right corner. Enter the semester and course registation number (CRN) for your classes and a list of the textbooks for your courses will appear.

Shocker Dollars can be added to your WSU Shocker Card, so it can be used like a debit card at all WSU Dining Services locations. You can add money to your card online or stop by the Dining Services office located in 235 Rhatigan Student Center.

» Add Shocker Dollars to your card online